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Plan Future Timeline
September 10, 2019
How to Plan for College, Starting Your First Day of High School

It’s never too early to start planning for college!” You might hear that often as you start high school, but what does that mean? Here at College Foundation of North Carolina, we know it means that your actions early on in your education will help determine your success when you finally reach your first year of college.

Writing Prompts
August 21, 2019
College Crunch Time: Three Writing Prompts You Need for a College Essay

Your college admissions essay is one of the most important elements of your college applications. It is always in your best interest to complete any optional essays.

Clep Testing
August 21, 2019
CLEP Testing for College Credit

CLEP testing is a great way to get college credit before you even set foot on campus! Save money and get ahead of the rest of the class in three hours!

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August 14, 2019
Why Bother Going to College?

Pursuing a college degree can open all kinds of doors for students as they experience professional, social and personal growth.

Family Shopping
August 14, 2019
Add College Savings to Your Back to School Shopping List

As a parent, it’s all you can do to cut corners wherever possible. You do more with less while you take pride in your child’s enthusiasm for learning. But what if there were a better way? Every year, you have to buy markers, crayons, composition notebooks, and more. It feels as though the list of school supplies grows longer with each grade.

School Supplies
August 9, 2019
Back to School, Back to Business: Tips to Beat the Stress

Going back to school can be very stressful – new activities, new classes, and new routines. Save yourself some first-week headaches and make a plan. If you schedule back-to-school doctor’s appointments early, you won’t be worried about missing the deadline for the annual checkup and/or pre-sport physicals.

E Learning Tips
August 7, 2019
E-Learning: Tips for Teens and Parents

The coronavirus pandemic is disrupting schedules and forcing teens to complete the school year at home. Read these 4 tips to get the most from e-learning.

Father Son Laptop
July 30, 2019
3 Budget Hacks to Save Thousands for Baby’s College

New parents need to take advantage of every opportunity to save money. Those sweet bundles of joy are expensive! But what if there was a way to find a little extra cash in your monthly budget? We’re talking about painlessly trimming a few dollars here and there that, down the road, could add up to thousands in your baby’s college fund.

School Bus
July 30, 2019
Kindergarten Kickoff

Starting kindergarten is a major milestone for every child! They may be riding a bus for the first time or anxious about making new friends. As parents, we want them to love school and enjoy every minute. Here are a few tips to help your child have a great year.

Agriculture Careers
July 19, 2019
Careers in Agriculture in 2020

The agriculture industry spans more than just farming and ranching. Here are the hot careers in agriculture in 2020 and beyond.